Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• May 2, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-327-4327

On Saturday, May 2, visit this participating library and pick out a free comic book of your choice. Quantities are limited and are available while supplies last. Some comic titles include:

• World of Archie
• Stitch
• Energon Universe (Transformers, G.I. Joe)
• Garfield
• Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Armageddon X-Men / Avengers
• Spidey & His Amazing Friends

Costumed character appearances will be available at select O‘ahu libraries. Call for availability and/or schedule.

This comic event is for all ages and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

• May 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with giveaways & fun activities for all ages!

Event Schedule:

• All Day: Free comic book pickup (Lobby) & Zine Making (Teen Room)
• 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Superhero Storytime
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Button Making Station
• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Manga Messiah/Manga Mekia — Comics & Scripture in ʻŌlelo Hawai’i Panel with Wayne Lo
• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Zine Making (Children’s Room)
• 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Screening of Batkid Begins (PG)

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.), Friends of the Library Hawaiʻi, and Wonderberry’s Comics for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for a special superhero themed story time for the whole family! Stay after our read aloud to make a superhero mask, and check out our other Free Comic Book Day events!

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedules are subject to change.

• May 5, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition!

Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. Call the library if you’re interested in volunteering to teach!

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• May 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Explore the vast unknowns of this magical world, slay beasts and monsters, discover hidden tomes and artifacts, uncover mysteries and lore in the world of Taeri!

Join our new West Marches-style tabletop role-playing campaign. In this unique sandbox adventure, you control the story. No experience needed! This campaign style provides flexibility for new and experienced players to jump in and out of the story.

Space is limited: contact the library to reserve your spot.

Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• May 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• May 6, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• May 7, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Sign up and join us for a discussion of Fever Beach, by Carl Hiaasen.

Space is limited: please visit, call the library at 808-327-4327, or email hkacirc@librarieshawaii.org to register.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills!

This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old.

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedules are subject to change.

• May 9, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Culture, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn about cauliflower coral spawning in Kahaluʻu Bay, Kahaluʻu’s annual rest periods honoring this significant event, and simple ways you and your ʻohana can support the next generation of coral in Kahaluʻu Bay and beyond.

Sculpt your very own cauliflower coral with air-dry clay, and observe it spawn by putting it on display in a waterless snow globe!

This program is suitable for grades K-6. Spaces are limited: contact the library to make a reservation. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

The Kohala Center’s ReefTeach program is a community-driven stewardship effort aimed at increasing the resiliency of the coastal ecosystem at Kahaluʻu through education, outreach, research, and advocacy.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.